Sunday, November 16, 2014

When I returned to Florence ten years ago today I wasn’t certain that I would stay as long as I have. In my heart, I knew I didn’t want to never leave, but I couldn’t make such decisions alone. After my five-year hiatus in the US, I arrived in Florence accompanied by my then husband. I had never moved anywhere with anyone and I didn’t know how the move would affect us. Over time, my life in Florence became more important to me than anything or anyone else.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

One of the reasons I feel in my element in Florence is that it is where I can freely live out my emotions. When I was growing up, I was taught to show only “positive” emotions (and not too much of them either) and hide all the “negative” ones. I learned at a young age that no one wanted to see me angry or sad. All the “negative” emotions I had were to be lived out privately and more specifically when I was by alone.

About this blog

This blog is about my life in Florence where I have lived since 2004. In this blog, I share how my beloved city inspires and influences me every day.

About Melinda

Ciao! I'm truly honored to call Florence my home. Living in Florence is much more than falling to sleep and waking up in her embrace, it's about living from my heart and instilling love into everything I do. A presto, Melinda.